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AG53 AGZ

2004 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

106,708 mi
Last recorded106,708 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2015
Typical for 2004 Audi A393,874 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG53 AGZ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2015 106,708 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Jul 2014 98,526 miles

front brake pads wearing thin

nsf tyre wearing thin

osf tyre sidewall damage no cords

rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 14 Jun 2013 88,349 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside rear tyre is wearing on the inner edge

Offside rear tyre is splitting / cracking and wearing on the inner edge

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc's worn / corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 14 Jun 2013 88,349 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear tyre is wearing on the inner edge

Offside rear tyre is splitting / cracking and wearing on the inner edge

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc's worn / corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 80,170 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 71,333 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Jun 2011 71,332 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Lower Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jan 2010 57,111 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 57,110 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 26 Jan 2009 47,974 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2008 39,418 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Feb 2008 39,418 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 30,684 miles

1) N/S front tyre wearing on outer edges. † †

Fail 29 Jan 2007 30,684 miles

1) N/S front tyre wearing on outer edges. † †

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

How Reliable is the Audi A3?

Based on 7,415,025 MOT tests across 593,922 vehicles.

78.0%
Pass Rate
7,083
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
593,922
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 173,142
Stop lamp not working 65,421
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 58,420
Registration plate lamp not working 52,417
coil spring broken 45,761
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AG53 AGZ is a 2004 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2004 Audi A3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 93,874 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Audi A3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 173,142 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AG53 AGZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A3 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 22 years old, this Audi A3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AG53 AGZ registered?

AG53 AGZ is a 2004 Audi A3, first registered on 28 January 2004.

Is AG53 AGZ safe to buy?

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